Capture of a Large Slave-ship by HMS "Pluto"
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Title
Capture of a Large Slave-ship by HMS "Pluto"
Subject
Engraving and accompanying text relating to the capture of a slave ship off the coast of what is now the Republic of Congo.
Description
A short account of the capture of a slave ship on 30 November 1859. It is stated that the ship held 874 slaves, and that this was the largest number of slaves ever taken from one captured vessel.
The description does not indicate what happened to slaves, but they are written of as 'liberated slaves', and they are said to have sent up 'a most hearty cheer' when the British sailors opened the hatch to the hold where they were imprisoned.
The description does not indicate what happened to slaves, but they are written of as 'liberated slaves', and they are said to have sent up 'a most hearty cheer' when the British sailors opened the hatch to the hold where they were imprisoned.
Creator
Anonymous author and engraver.
Source
Illustrated London News, 28 April 1860: 410
Date
1860
Contributor
Coverage
Nineteenth century
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Original Format
Engraving and accompanying text initially published in newspaper
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Citation
Anonymous author and engraver., “Capture of a Large Slave-ship by HMS "Pluto",” Local History Resources for Schools, accessed April 23, 2024, https://regionalheritage.omeka.net/items/show/43.
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